The diagnostic accuracy of carbon monoxide pulse oximetry in adults with suspected acute carbon monoxide poisoning: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Ramponi G, Gianni F, Karlafti E, Piazza I, Albertoni F, Colombo G, Casazza G, Garegnani A, Casella R, Costantino G.
INTRODUCTION: Acute carbon monoxide poisoning (COP) is one of the leading causes of intoxication among patients presenting to the emergency department (ED). COP symptoms are not always specific and may vary from mild to critical. In the last few years, COH... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Poisoning Source Type: news
Acute carbon monoxide poisoning in a Filipino household: a case report - Bagares LJ, Mejia PRP, Punsalan RB.
We present a case of unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning in a Fili... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 12, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
As Blizzards Bear Down, Stay Safe From Carbon Monoxide Dangers
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 10, 2024 -- With blizzards and possible power outages threatening much of America this week, some dangers might not be immediately obvious: carbon monoxide poisoning, fires and electric shock. “I urge consumers to follow CPSC’s... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 10, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Spatio-temporal analysis of deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning in Iran between 2011 and 2018: an ecological study - Alimohamadi Y, Rahimi D, Mehri A.
This study was conducted to determine the... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 10, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Home and Consumer Product Safety Source Type: news
Development of a nomogram based on diffusion-weighted imaging and clinical information to predict delayed encephalopathy after acute carbon monoxide poisoning - Wang S, Han W, Sun T, Wang H, Zhang Z, Li H.
This study aims to identify the independent risk factors associated with DEACMP and to de... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Skin Clinic Visits Increased With High Carbon Monoxide Levels Due to Wildfires
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 3, 2024 -- An increase in carbon monoxide (CO) levels associated with the Canadian wildfires of 2023 correlated with increased atopic dermatitis (AD), dermatitis, and eczema-related clinic visits in a Boston hospital system,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - January 3, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Carbon monoxide related deaths: a Verona case series. When cooperation becomes compulsory - Sartori A, Tiberio M, Gottardo R, Del Balzo G, Vermiglio E, Raniero D, De Leo D.
INTRODUCTION: Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a significant concern in forensic medicine, as it often presents unique challenges in terms of diagnosis, investigation, and determination of the cause of death. CO is a colourless, odourless, and tasteless g... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Study on the influence of ventilation speed on smoke and temperature characteristics of complex underground spaces - Ou J, Wang X, Ming Y, Sun X.
This study explores the intricate behaviors of smoke flow, temperature distribution, carbon monoxide (CO) levels, and visibility dynamics within complex underground spaces during fire incidents. A key revelation is the profound impact of ventilation speed,... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 25, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news
The role of carbon monoxide in aerotoxic syndrome - Hageman G, van Broekhuizen P, Nihom J.
Chronic low-level exposure to toxic compounds in airplane cabin air may result in Aerotoxic Syndrome (AS). Aetiologic agents are organophosphates and numerous volatile organic hydrocarbons originating from leaks of engine oil and hydraulic fluids. Despite ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 25, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news
The spectrum of presentations of unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning - Stephenson L, Tiemensma M, van den Heuvel C, Byard RW.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odourless and tasteless gas which can be produced by the incomplete combustion of carbon-containing fuels. Compared to vehicular CO suicides, unintentional cases (excluding those related to fires) are much less common. Increased ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 25, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Carbon monoxide poisoning: a problem uniquely suited to a medicinal inorganic chemistry solution - Parker AL, Johnstone TC.
Carbon monoxide poisoning is one of the most common forms of poisoning in the world. Although the primary mode of treatment, oxygen therapy, is highly effective in many cases, there are instances in which it is inadequate or inappropriate. Whereas oxygen t... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Establishment and application of severity assessment system for patients with delayed encephalopathy caused by carbon monoxide poisoning - Zhang Y, Bai Y, Feng T, Li Y, Zhang H, Wang T.
OBJECTIVE: To identify the factors related to the severity of delayed encephalopathy after acute carbon monoxide poisoning (DEACMP) and establishment of a clinical nomogram assessment model. METHODS: Clinical data of 200 patients with DEACMP admitt... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 14, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Heterogeneous diffusion metrics patterns in delayed encephalopathy after acute carbon monoxide poisoning: a case report - Lee J, Kim GJ, Bashir S, Lee E, Ohn SH, Jung KI, Yoo WK.
Delayed encephalopathy (DE) following acute carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is characterized by a wide range of neurological symptoms, including akinetic mutism, cognitive impairment, and gait disturbances. Herein, we reported the case of a 61-year-old pati... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 7, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Three North Carolina Marines were found dead in a car with unconnected exhaust pipes, autopsies show
Autopsy reports on the carbon monoxide deaths of three North Carolina-based Marines in the summer say they were found at a gas station in a car with unconnected and rusted exhaust pipes (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - December 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Carbon monoxide poisoning complicated by ischemic colitis: a case report and literature review - Takeuchi I, Yanagawa Y.
A 59-year-old male was found unconscious in a car filled with smoke. On arrival, he was in a semi-comatose state with hemorrhagic shock due to deep lacerations on his wrist. His carboxyhemoglobin level was 16.6%. Electrocardiography showed ST segment eleva... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 4, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Poisoning Source Type: news
